Head to head
Kubota U10 vs Mecalac 6MCR
The Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4.5 tonnes.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Engine power: the Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power.
- Operating weight: the Mecalac 6MCR is the bigger machine by 4.5 tonnes.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota U10 | Mecalac 6MCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1200kg (2645lb, including operator) | 5700 kg (12,600 lb) / 6100 kg (13,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 7.6kW (10.3hp) | 55,4 kW |
| Max dig depth | 1.8m (5'11") | - |
| Bucket digging force | 550kg (1212lb) breakout force | - |
| Tail swing radius | - | 1170 mm |
| Travel speed | - | 10 km/h |
Sources: Kubota U10, Mecalac 6MCR. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the U10 if...
One of the smallest excavators Kubota builds, narrow and light enough to pass through a garden gate or go up in a domestic goods lift. Used for indoor demolition, basement digs and tight garden landscaping.
Listed by
- West Sussex Plant Hire - Hassocks, Keymer
Buy or hire the 6MCR if...
- you want one that has 546kW more power
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 4.5 tonnes
A compact crawler excavator for utility trenching, landscaping and work between buildings where a 2 tonne class footprint is needed with 6 tonne digging performance. Used by groundworks and utility contractors on tight UK sites.
Full 6MCR specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota U10 and the Mecalac 6MCR?
The Mecalac 6MCR has 546kW more power and is the bigger machine by 4.5 tonnes. The Kubota U10 is a micro excavator; the Mecalac 6MCR is a 6 tonne crawler skid-excavator with compact tail swing.
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